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SportsMay 2

Jamaica Breaks 40-Second Barrier in Mixed Relay Record

Jamaica's relay team just became the first in history to run the mixed 4x100 meters in under 40 seconds, shattering what was once considered an impossible milestone. The record-breaking 39.99-second finish has track fans celebrating a new era in sprint racing.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Britain's Relay Teams Secure 5 Worlds Spots in Botswana
SportsMay 3

Britain's Relay Teams Secure 5 Worlds Spots in Botswana

Great Britain's relay runners bounced back from Olympic disappointment with a bronze medal and five automatic qualifications for the 2027 World Championships. The mixed 4x400m team led the charge at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana.

BBC Sport2 min read
Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil
SportsMar 8

Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil

Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Relays Championship, and it's happening in Africa for the first time ever. The historic qualification came at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, where veteran runners and rising stars proved they belong on the world stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Illinois Track Team Qualifies All 4 Relays for State Meet
SportsMay 22

Illinois Track Team Qualifies All 4 Relays for State Meet

Unity High School's girls track team achieved something rare by qualifying all four relay teams for the state championship. The Illinois squad will compete in the 400m, 800m, 1,600m, and 3,200m relays at the Class 2A state meet.

Yahoo Sports3 min read
New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service
Community HeroesMay 31

New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service

David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
USA Smashes Record in 4x400m Relay Win
SportsMar 23

USA Smashes Record in 4x400m Relay Win

Team USA claimed their 12th world indoor relay title with a championship record time of 3:01.52, just 0.01 seconds shy of the world short track record. Khaleb McRae's blazing anchor leg brought redemption after his individual race disappointment the day before.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
GB Women's Relay Team Sprints Into World Indoor Finals
SportsMar 22

GB Women's Relay Team Sprints Into World Indoor Finals

Great Britain's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Indoor Athletics Championships final in Poland. Four athletes ran their hearts out and now get to compete for a medal on the world stage.

BBC Sport2 min read
Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut
SportsMay 14

Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut

Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home
SportsJan 20

UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home

Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership
InnovationMay 27

AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership

A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend
SportsMay 30

Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend

A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Sends 24 Athletes to World Relays in May
SportsApr 14

Nigeria Sends 24 Athletes to World Relays in May

Nigeria has named a powerful 24-athlete squad blending Olympic veterans and rising stars for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The team will compete across all six relay events as the country aims to reclaim its place among global sprinting powers.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy
SportsMay 8

Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy

Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try
SportsFeb 19

Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try

Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.

Ars Technica2 min read
BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour
SportsMar 18

BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour

BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.

Ars Technica2 min read
Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal
SportsMay 24

Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal

German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France
VideosApr 9

30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France

A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.

Google: reunion family3 min read
F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany
SportsMar 10

F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.

BBC Sport2 min read
Jamaica Shatters Mixed Relay World Record Twice in One Day
SportsMay 3

Jamaica Shatters Mixed Relay World Record Twice in One Day

Jamaica's relay team broke the mixed 4x100m world record not once but twice at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, clocking an astonishing 39.62 seconds. The historic performance secured their spot at the inaugural Ultimate Championship and showcased the future of track and field.

Google News - World Record2 min read
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Global NewsApr 8

Harness Racing Returns to Ruakaka After 10 Years

After more than a decade away, harness racing galloped back to Northland's iconic Ruakaka grass track on Easter Monday to overwhelming success. Community members, sponsors, and racing enthusiasts celebrated the long-awaited homecoming that brought the sport back to its historic roots.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read

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